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Ukrainians in Australia. “The main problem is the unclear visa situation”

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The sails of the Sydney Opera House are lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian national flag in March, 2022. Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE Source: AAP

Two years ago, the war in Ukraine began. Since then, more than 11,400 Ukrainians have arrived in Australia. We talked to Zoia Douglas, director of the non-profit organisation Blue Peony, which helps immigrants. Listen to our interview in Russian to learn about how their lives have changed in two years and how organisation support them.


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By Irina Burmistrova

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Two years ago, the war in Ukraine began. Since then, more than 11,400 Ukrainians have arrived in Australia. We talked to Zoia Douglas, director of the non-profit organisation Blue Peony, which helps immigrants. Listen to our interview in Russian to learn about how their lives have changed in two years and how organisation support them.


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Zoia Douglas. Source: Supplied

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